Rideau River Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 2s dance mirror Figs of 8 on their own sides (2L&2M dance up and out to begin). 2s meet below the 3s and dance up to finish in the centre in 2nd position ready for...
9-16 2s dance hands across, RH on Lady's side, LH on Men's side. On bar 4 2s pass (Lady in front of Man) to dance hands across on opposite side. 2s finish facing 1st corner
17-24 2s dance Corners Pass and Twirl with 1st corners, 2s pass RSh to repeat Pass and Twirl with 2nd corners
25-28 All chase ½ way round clockwise. 123
29-32 1s change places with 2s (LH on Lady's side, RH on Men's side). 1s change places with 3s with other hand. 231

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)